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To: MileHi

The actual bullet weight is less important than the burn-rate of the powder.

It’s my understanding M2 Ball ammo is loaded with IMR4895 powder. IMR4064 was actually preferred ballistically, but its grain size/shape made it impractical for machine measuring/loading. My Garand seems to be a little more accurate using 4064, but I measure my powder charges by hand.

If factory ammo with 150-grain bullets has powder that burns at least as fast as IMR4895/4064, it’s suitable for use in a Garand with a standard non-venting gas-cylinder plug.

My suggestion would be to either use mil-surplus ammo or load your own.


54 posted on 06/18/2011 5:23:40 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

Thanks. I need to make time to mess with the adjustable plug.

FReegards


56 posted on 06/18/2011 6:44:55 AM PDT by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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